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Gunmen kidnap relatives of former Balochistan governor
Armed men kidnapped three relatives of Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi in Mastung district of Balochistan on Sunday.
Armed men kidnapped three relatives of Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi in Mastung district of Balochistan on Sunday.
12th June, 2013
Balochistan CM says he’ll take on insurgents, establishment
Malik Baloch urged security forces, who deny wrongdoing, to end enforced disappearances to support his hopes of dialogue with insurgents.
Malik Baloch urged security forces, who deny wrongdoing, to end enforced disappearances to support his hopes of dialogue with insurgents.
8th June, 2013
5th June, 2013
Pakistan’s dangerous negligence of climate change
Two important reports present even direct testimonials from the people living at climatic frontlines in Pakistan.
Two important reports present even direct testimonials from the people living at climatic frontlines in Pakistan.
3rd June, 2013
Dr Malik Baloch — a profile
Dr Abdul Malik Baloch will be the first Balochistan chief minister who is neither a tribal chieftain nor a member of any family of the former rulers of princely states.
Dr Abdul Malik Baloch will be the first Balochistan chief minister who is neither a tribal chieftain nor a member of any family of the former rulers of princely states.
2nd June, 2013
PML-N nominates NP’s Abdul Malik Baloch as Balochistan CM
In post-meeting press conference on Sunday, June 2, Nawaz Sharif also said that the next Balochistan governor would be appointed from Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party.
In post-meeting press conference on Sunday, June 2, Nawaz Sharif also said that the next Balochistan governor would be appointed from Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party.
1st June, 2013
Herculean tasks await new Balochistan government
Growing sectarianism, the insurgency, and increasing radicalisation pose serious threats to the future Balochistan govt - but people have high expectations.
Growing sectarianism, the insurgency, and increasing radicalisation pose serious threats to the future Balochistan govt - but people have high expectations.
29th May, 2013
Balochistan chief secretary’s refusal angers interim CM
Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad refused to make important postings and transfers just a week before formation of new government in the province.
Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad refused to make important postings and transfers just a week before formation of new government in the province.
28th May, 2013
Protestors block National Highway over loadshedding
Members of Growers Action Committee staged a protest demonstration and blocked Quetta-Chaman highway
Members of Growers Action Committee staged a protest demonstration and blocked Quetta-Chaman highway
25th May, 2013
National Party chief Dr. Malik Baloch nominated as Balochistan CM
Dr. Baloch has been an MPA in the Balochistan Assembly thrice, and has also served as a senator for six years in Islamabad.
Dr. Baloch has been an MPA in the Balochistan Assembly thrice, and has also served as a senator for six years in Islamabad.
23rd May, 2013
Quetta plunges into darkness after power breakdown
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
23rd May, 2013
Five persons gunned down in Balochistan’s Sibi area
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
22nd May, 2013
Unyielding Zehri tests PML-N’s skills in Balochistan
The PML-N is in a fix over government formation in Balochistan as its provincial chief, Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, has refused to quit the race for the office of chief minister.
The PML-N is in a fix over government formation in Balochistan as its provincial chief, Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, has refused to quit the race for the office of chief minister.
17th May, 2013
Three political parties to form coalition govt in Balochistan
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
15th May, 2013
What next for the winners?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
13th May, 2013
PML-N for early Balochistan poll results
Senator Pervaiz Rashid sought resolution of the issue by immediately announcing the results.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid sought resolution of the issue by immediately announcing the results.
12th May, 2013
Nationalists take the lead in Balochistan
Sardar Akhtar Mengal's BNP, however, fared badly - as did the PPP, which was not able to retain a single seat in the province.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal's BNP, however, fared badly - as did the PPP, which was not able to retain a single seat in the province.
10th May, 2013
Largely a family matter
Quetta's NA-259 constituency is peopled by several communities, including the Pakhtun, Baloch, Hazara and those who have come from other provinces.
Quetta's NA-259 constituency is peopled by several communities, including the Pakhtun, Baloch, Hazara and those who have come from other provinces.
9th May, 2013
Attack on PML-N rally in Turbat kills two
At least two people were killed and three others were injured when gunmen opened fire on a PML-N rally in Balochistan’s Turbat region.
At least two people were killed and three others were injured when gunmen opened fire on a PML-N rally in Balochistan’s Turbat region.
8th May, 2013
Gunmen target PML-N candidate in Jhal Magsi; four injured
Unknown assailants targeted the election convoy of Amir Aziz Kurd in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
Unknown assailants targeted the election convoy of Amir Aziz Kurd in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
